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Kanlaya Coulsting explains what drew her to a particular translated passage from The Merchant of Venice.
Kanlaya Coulsting Merchant of Venice Translating ShakespeareKanlaya Coulsting explains what drew her to a particular translated passage from The Merchant of Venice.
Kanlaya Coulsting Merchant of Venice Translating ShakespeareIra Aldridge was largely forgotten after his death but is becoming more well-known once more
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History MonthFormer library volunteer Georgios Doukas investigates the provenance of a Greek translation held at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Library.
Georgios Doukas Greek Translating ShakespeareIra Aldridge found his greatest success when he toured Europe and was showered with honours before ending his days in the Polish city of Łódź.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History MonthIn 1851 Ira Aldridge played at the Royal Shakespearean Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon for eight days. During that time he visited Shakespeare's Birthplace twice and appeared in seven plays.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History MonthIra Aldridge broke new ground by managing a theatre in 1828, taking on "white" Shakespearian roles and rewriting Titus Andronicus so he could play Aaron as a hero.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History MonthThis second post in our Black History Month series on Ira Aldridge looks at his first performances in Othello and how he became known as The African Roscius.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History Month OthelloOn the German Day of Unity, Mareike Doleschal examines the custodial history of a set of German Shakespeare translations held in the Trust's library.
Mareike Doleschal Translating ShakespeareFor the 30th Black History Month we are celebrating the life of Ira Aldridge who died 150 years ago this year
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History Month OthelloTo mark the Czech national holiday of St. Wenceslas Day, we look at Martin Hilsky's Czech translations of Shakespeare held in our library.
Mareike Doleschal Translating Shakespeare Books Donating Shakespeare